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Nerves of Steel
directed by Andrea Ulbrick, fl. 2000; produced by Sally Regan, fl. 2005-2011, Film Australia Ltd. (Acton, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2006), 56 mins
Skeleton is a head-first, full-throttle slide down a winding, icy track. It’s one of the most dangerous and demanding sports there is. And, for four fearless young women from Australia’s beaches, it’s their unexpected chance at Olympic glory. Even though they’ll work together to qualify for the Games, in t...
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directed by Andrea Ulbrick, fl. 2000; produced by Sally Regan, fl. 2005-2011, Film Australia Ltd. (Acton, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2006), 56 mins
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Skeleton is a head-first, full-throttle slide down a winding, icy track. It’s one of the most dangerous and demanding sports there is. And, for four fearless young women from Australia’s beaches, it’s their unexpected chance at Olympic glory. Even though they’ll work together to qualify for the Games, in the end, only one will be selected to compete. Handpicked for the challenge, science is now pushing them to new extremes. This exhilarat...
Skeleton is a head-first, full-throttle slide down a winding, icy track. It’s one of the most dangerous and demanding sports there is. And, for four fearless young women from Australia’s beaches, it’s their unexpected chance at Olympic glory. Even though they’ll work together to qualify for the Games, in the end, only one will be selected to compete. Handpicked for the challenge, science is now pushing them to new extremes. This exhilarating documentary follows the fate of the team – the athletes, manager and coach – as they hurtle towards the 2006 Torino Winter Games, tracking both the scientific juggernaut and the all-too-human drama.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sally Regan, fl. 2005-2011, Film Australia Ltd., Tara Morice, 1964-
Author / Creator
Andrea Ulbrick, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Speaker / Narrator
Tara Morice, 1964-
Person Discussed
Michelle Steele, 1986-
Topic / Theme
Sports, Athletic coaches, Athletes, Olympic games
Copyright Message
A Film Australia National Interest Program. Produced with the assistance of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Copyright © 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
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Regardless of Sex
directed by Cynthia Connop, fl. 1978-2007; produced by Daniela Torsh, fl. 1985, Film Australia Ltd. (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1988), 54 mins
The long history of equal pay for women has yet to result in wage justice. In 1972 an historical decision of 'equal pay for equal work' was handed down by the Arbitration Commission. However, the notion of 'comparable worth' was not accepted at the time. In 1985, with women still only receiving 67% of men's wages,...
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directed by Cynthia Connop, fl. 1978-2007; produced by Daniela Torsh, fl. 1985, Film Australia Ltd. (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1988), 54 mins
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The long history of equal pay for women has yet to result in wage justice. In 1972 an historical decision of 'equal pay for equal work' was handed down by the Arbitration Commission. However, the notion of 'comparable worth' was not accepted at the time. In 1985, with women still only receiving 67% of men's wages, the ACTU mounted another action in the industrial courts to have the notion of 'comparable worth' confirmed. Using nurses' claims for...
The long history of equal pay for women has yet to result in wage justice. In 1972 an historical decision of 'equal pay for equal work' was handed down by the Arbitration Commission. However, the notion of 'comparable worth' was not accepted at the time. In 1985, with women still only receiving 67% of men's wages, the ACTU mounted another action in the industrial courts to have the notion of 'comparable worth' confirmed. Using nurses' claims for better pay as a test case, it aimed to show that the nature of their work was comparable in many respects to that of better paid firemen, policemen and ambulance attendants. This program examines the history of equal pay and women's rights, and follows three women who were heavily involved in the nurses' case.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Daniela Torsh, fl. 1985, Film Australia Ltd.
Author / Creator
Cynthia Connop, fl. 1978-2007
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Topic / Theme
Women's issues, Gender discrimination, Comparable worth, Australians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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Roller Derby Dolls
directed by Phoebe Hart; produced by Vickie Gest, fl. 1997 (Acton, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2008), 26 mins
In the sprawling outer suburbs of Brisbane, a revolution is brewing. A sassy group of women from all walks of life has a dream: to resurrect the lost sport of full contact roller derby in Australia. Led by their president Evil Doll, and despite none having experience in business, the roller girls have set up a rol...
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directed by Phoebe Hart; produced by Vickie Gest, fl. 1997 (Acton, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2008), 26 mins
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In the sprawling outer suburbs of Brisbane, a revolution is brewing. A sassy group of women from all walks of life has a dream: to resurrect the lost sport of full contact roller derby in Australia. Led by their president Evil Doll, and despite none having experience in business, the roller girls have set up a roller derby league, one of 220 now dotted around the globe. Roller Derby Dolls is a story of female empowerment and of women with a dream...
In the sprawling outer suburbs of Brisbane, a revolution is brewing. A sassy group of women from all walks of life has a dream: to resurrect the lost sport of full contact roller derby in Australia. Led by their president Evil Doll, and despite none having experience in business, the roller girls have set up a roller derby league, one of 220 now dotted around the globe. Roller Derby Dolls is a story of female empowerment and of women with a dream - the dream of inspiring women in Australia to strap on the skates and give the sport a go.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Vickie Gest, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Phoebe Hart
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Topic / Theme
Feminism, Sports occupations, Roller skating
Copyright Message
A Screen Australia National Interest Program in association with Freshwater Productions and the Pacific Film and Television Commission. Produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Copyright © 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Pacific Film and Television Commission.
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Unfolding Florence - The Many Lives of Florence Broadhurst
directed by Gillian Armstrong, 1950-; produced by Sue Clothier, fl. 2002 and Charles Hannah, fl. 1988 (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2011), 1 hour 22 mins
In this spirited and highly original documentary, acclaimed director Gillian Armstrong reveals the many lives of one larger-than-life woman - flamboyant design pioneer, Florence Broadhurst. Born in outback Australia in 1899, she was a singer and dancer in Shanghai in the 20s and ran her own fashion boutique in Lon...
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directed by Gillian Armstrong, 1950-; produced by Sue Clothier, fl. 2002 and Charles Hannah, fl. 1988 (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2011), 1 hour 22 mins
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In this spirited and highly original documentary, acclaimed director Gillian Armstrong reveals the many lives of one larger-than-life woman - flamboyant design pioneer, Florence Broadhurst. Born in outback Australia in 1899, she was a singer and dancer in Shanghai in the 20s and ran her own fashion boutique in London in the 30s before sweeping into Sydney society as a painter and charity queen. But it was in her last incarnation that she really m...
In this spirited and highly original documentary, acclaimed director Gillian Armstrong reveals the many lives of one larger-than-life woman - flamboyant design pioneer, Florence Broadhurst. Born in outback Australia in 1899, she was a singer and dancer in Shanghai in the 20s and ran her own fashion boutique in London in the 30s before sweeping into Sydney society as a painter and charity queen. But it was in her last incarnation that she really made her mark, shaking up conservative Australia with her bold, exotic wallpaper designs. Now, with her prints in huge demand internationally, the times have finally caught up with this glamorous, complicated, unconventional woman, whose brutal murder in 1977 has never been solved.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sue Clothier, fl. 2002, Charles Hannah, fl. 1988
Author / Creator
Gillian Armstrong, 1950-
Date Published / Released
2006, 2011
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Person Discussed
Florence Broadhurst, 1899-1977
Topic / Theme
Murder, Public life, Identity (Psychology), Visual artists, Australians
Copyright Message
A Film Australia/Becker Entertainment Production produced in association with the NSW Film and Television Office and SBS Independent. A film by Gillian Armstrong. Copyright © 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, New South Wales Film and Television Office, SBS Independent.
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Women 88, Part 2, Women 88: Breaking Through
directed by Christina Wilcox, fl. 1983; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 2 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Examines pioneer women in Australia and their achievements, despite hardships and lack of political power. Looks at what women can do today.
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directed by Christina Wilcox, fl. 1983; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 2 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Description
Examines pioneer women in Australia and their achievements, despite hardships and lack of political power. Looks at what women can do today.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Christina Wilcox, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Series
Women 88
Topic / Theme
Australian people, Women, Pioneers, Family and Culture, Australians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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Women 88, Part 3, Women 88: Up in Arms
directed by Anna Grieve, fl. 1994; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 3 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
This segment looks at women in war time, their role in the services and at home and women involved in the peace movement.
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directed by Anna Grieve, fl. 1994; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 3 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Description
This segment looks at women in war time, their role in the services and at home and women involved in the peace movement.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Anna Grieve, fl. 1994
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Series
Women 88
Topic / Theme
Peace activism and activists, War, Women, Military life, Family and Culture, Australians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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Trafficked
directed by Luigi Acquisto, fl. 1987-2014; produced by Stella Zammataro, fl. 2002 and Luigi Acquisto, fl. 1987-2014 (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2011), 52 mins
This powerful documentary follows former police officer Chris Payne, as he investigates the shocking crime of trafficking for prostitution. For a decade, he's been haunted by the case of "Nikkie", a young Thai girl who was deported after she was discovered working in a Sydney brothel. How did she get there? What h...
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directed by Luigi Acquisto, fl. 1987-2014; produced by Stella Zammataro, fl. 2002 and Luigi Acquisto, fl. 1987-2014 (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 2011), 52 mins
Description
This powerful documentary follows former police officer Chris Payne, as he investigates the shocking crime of trafficking for prostitution. For a decade, he's been haunted by the case of "Nikkie", a young Thai girl who was deported after she was discovered working in a Sydney brothel. How did she get there? What happened to her afterwards? Payne follows the trail of evidence from Australia to Thailand. Along the way, he meets the parents of anoth...
This powerful documentary follows former police officer Chris Payne, as he investigates the shocking crime of trafficking for prostitution. For a decade, he's been haunted by the case of "Nikkie", a young Thai girl who was deported after she was discovered working in a Sydney brothel. How did she get there? What happened to her afterwards? Payne follows the trail of evidence from Australia to Thailand. Along the way, he meets the parents of another Thai "sex slave" whose death in an immigration detention centre in Sydney made headlines. Through these stories, Trafficked provides a disturbing insight into the international sex trade.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stella Zammataro, fl. 2002, Luigi Acquisto, fl. 1987-2014
Author / Creator
Luigi Acquisto, fl. 1987-2014
Date Published / Released
2005, 2011
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Topic / Theme
Prostitutes, Prostitution, Human trafficking, Australians, Thai
Copyright Message
A Film Australia National Interest Program in association with Abracadabra Films. Developed with the assistance of the Australian Film Commission and Film Victoria. Produced in association with SBS Independent. Copyright © 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.
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Women 88, Part 4, Women 88: Home Truths
directed by Mary Callaghan, fl. 1987 and Kris Wyld, fl. 1987; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 4 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Examines the important role of the Australian housewife and all that she achieves, both past and present.
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directed by Mary Callaghan, fl. 1987 and Kris Wyld, fl. 1987; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 4 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Description
Examines the important role of the Australian housewife and all that she achieves, both past and present.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Mary Callaghan, fl. 1987, Kris Wyld, fl. 1987
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Series
Women 88
Topic / Theme
Housewives, Australian people, Women, Family and Culture, Australians
Copyright Message
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Women 88, Part 5, Women 88: Fitting Images
directed by Liz Stroud, fl. 1987; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 5 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
With humour and insight, Australian women reminisce about fashion and describe how they flaunted the look of the time.
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directed by Liz Stroud, fl. 1987; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 5 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Description
With humour and insight, Australian women reminisce about fashion and describe how they flaunted the look of the time.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Liz Stroud, fl. 1987
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Series
Women 88
Topic / Theme
Apparel, Fashion, Australian people, Women, Family and Culture, Australians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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Women 88, Part 6, Women 88: Egg Heads
directed by Ruth Cullen, fl. 1989-2007; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 6 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Since the 1880s, women have sought to achieve status and influence in science and technology. Examines what has been and what can be achieved.
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directed by Ruth Cullen, fl. 1989-2007; produced by Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987, in Women 88, Part 6 (Australia: Australia. National Film and Sound Archive, 1987), 5 mins
Description
Since the 1880s, women have sought to achieve status and influence in science and technology. Examines what has been and what can be achieved.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jo Horsburgh, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Ruth Cullen, fl. 1989-2007
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Australia. National Film and Sound Archive
Series
Women 88
Topic / Theme
Sciences, Technology, Women, Science and Technology, Australians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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